Hail history for Limestone County, AL

Limestone County has 199 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 126 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.75″ (softball) on May 18, 1995.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 199 since 1955

1″ or larger 126 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.75″ softball · May 18, 1995

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Limestone County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Limestone County's peak: March.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 199 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
February 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
September 11, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 20, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Limestone County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

February 26, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was reported on Lucas Ferry Road. Time estimated by radar.

March 29, 2011 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Public report via broadcast media of three inch diameter hail.

May 18, 1995 · 3.75″ (softball)

Softball-size hail was reported just south of Salem in western Limestone County. Trees were also reported down in Cairo, also in western Limestone County. Golf ball-size hail was reported in northwest Limestone County not far from the Madison/Limestone county line.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	7	11	29	37	79	32

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Limestone County

Has it ever hailed in Limestone County?

Yes — 199 hail events have been recorded for Limestone County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 126 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Limestone County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Limestone County, AL is February 26, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Limestone County?

3.75″ (softball), recorded on May 18, 1995. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.